G.I. Joe Classic Collection GI Jane Doll US Army Helicopter Pilot 1997 Hasbro

The helicopter has two principal advantages over the airplane: the ability to fly slowly or to hover, and the agility to take-off and land in restricted spaces. They make excellent assault ships and are idea for extracting and supplying troops in the field. The CH-47 Chinook accommodates over 26,000 pounds of troops and supplies. With the ability to sling ground vehicles, heavy artillery and ammunition to its belly, supplies can be delivered to the troops quickly and steadily. Similarly effective, the AH-64 Apache assault craft displayed its prowess during the Gulf War. On one occasion, 2 Apaches pulverized an Iraqi bunker forcing the surrender of almost 500 Iraqi soldiers- positive proof that the helicopter can make a significant difference in the strategy of modern combat. For a helicopter to perform properly, the pilot must be well trained and have the maturity, intelligence, courage, and confidence to pilot one of these versatile machines.

Desert storm had pilots of the 101st Airborne Division, The Screaming Eagles, taking part in the largest helicopter assault in military history. Soaring in with massive amounts of troops and equipment, the ground assault was able to maintain its hard drive through Iraqi territory. UH-60A Black Hawks were deployed for medevac/search and rescue, to extract the wounded and downed pilots. These brave pilots maintained standard procedures, which requires the medevacs to hang back several miles, ready to move on a moments notice while under the covering fire of the gunships. Rescue missions like these often occur behind enemy lines and require perilous low-level hovering during which time the helicopter and crew become an easy target for enemy fire. To perform such missions, pilots must possess the iron will and bravery of the fiercest soldier. A courage born of skill, training, and experience, not of ego or bravado. These crews must go through extensive training in every phase of rescue and must maintain proficiency or lose their qualifications to fly rescue missions. For the downed flyers requiring air-rescue missions. For the downed flyers requiring air-rescue from behind enemy lines and the wounded waiting for helicopter medevac, these pilots are nothing short of guardian angels.

Classic Collection - Limited Edition - Includes: AN/PCR radio, survival vest, pistol, jump suit, flight helmet, boots, dog tags - For ages 5 and up - Made in China

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